Julia of Bunnamairgie

The Black Nun of Bunnamairgie Friary, (Julia MacQuillan) lived in the 15th
and 16th centuries in Ballycastle, Ireland (known then as Margeytown due
to the proximity of the Margie River). She was called the “black” nun
because of the color of the cloak (habit) that she wore.

The nun's story unfolds as a present-day McQuillin (Cathleen) is
searching for her family’s history and travels to Ballycastle, to find
out more. She comes across Julia's journal and the story of this
beautiful young lass who is a mystic with prophetic visions. The visions
eventually have repercussions for her in Margeytown village. Her
benefactors, Count Randall and Countess Mary MacDonald, were
historically long-time foes of the MacQuillins but become her friends.